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Employee Injury Prevention


NHS Choices offers free back pain guidance

Back pain is a serious problem in many workplaces across the country, and employers in search of effective solutions to help employees manage workplace ergonomics could receive support from a free online resource.

May 16, 2012 5:44 AM

Office work poses continuous hazards

Numerous workplace safety hazards impact offices nationwide, yet many employers may disregard training necessary to limit employees’ exposure to these safety issues.

May 14, 2012 5:30 AM

Re-energize workplace safety initiatives during Electrical Safety Month

There is no time like the present to pull the plug on electrical hazards in the workplace thanks to an initiative launched by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).

May 11, 2012 6:04 AM

Does injury reporting impact workplace safety?

A study from the RAND Corp. could provide employers with valuable data that could limit the incidence of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in the workplace.

May 11, 2012 6:00 AM

Define an injury-free work environment

Success in the workplace could be the result of many factors, including cooperation among employees and managers. Displaying an emphasis toward a culture of safety might affect work performance, which is evidenced in recent data.

May 11, 2012 5:57 AM

Ergonomics


Consider workplace ergonomics when buying office PCs

A business may purchase new computers that it expects employees to use for several years, so taking the time to examine workplace ergonomics can affect a company’s choice.

May 16, 2012 5:41 AM

What makes an office ergonomic?

Simple adjustments, such as changing the height of an office chair or ensuring a computer monitor is a safe distance from a worker’s face, could make a world of difference in a work environment.

May 15, 2012 8:34 AM

What defines an accidental injury?

Workplace ergonomics can be tricky to understand – especially when employers are developing programs with which they target back injuries. Conditions such as back sprains, back strains and herniated disks might limit an employee’s ability to effectively complete his or her daily tasks.

May 15, 2012 1:45 AM

Health and Safety Program Management


The effectiveness of weekly workplace safety tutorials

It takes a collaborative effort between employees and managers to enhance occupational health and safety in an office, so holding weekly tutorials could alleviate health concerns.

May 10, 2012 8:25 AM

Promote Healthy Vision Month in the workplace

May marks Healthy Vision Month in workplaces across the country, so understanding the steps an organization can take to help its workers avoid eye problems could make a major difference.

May 9, 2012 8:15 AM

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